Police Academy 3: Back in Training

Name: Police Academy 3: Back in Training
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1986-03-20
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Cast: Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Marion Ramsey

1986, English. Directed by Jerry Paris.

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When police funding is cut, the Governor announces he must close one of the academies. To make it fair, the two police academies must compete against each other to stay in operation. Mauser persuades two officers in Lassard's academy to better his odds, but things don't quite turn out as expected...

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Runtime: 1h 24m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: PG

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Released: 20 March 1986
Country: United States of America
Written by: Gene Quintano
Budget: $12M
Box office: $108M

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1984 · 6.7/10

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1987 · 5.5/10

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What should I watch before Police Academy 3: Back in Training?

Watch Police Academy (1984) and Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) first.

What comes after Police Academy 3: Back in Training?

Next in the series: Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987), Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988), and Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989).

Is Police Academy 3: Back in Training worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 1,438 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Police Academy 3: Back in Training?

Police Academy 3: Back in Training runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).

Does Police Academy 3: Back in Training have a post-credits scene?

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Police Academy 3: Back in Training parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Police Academy 3: Back in Training is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Police Academy 3: Back in Training on?

Police Academy 3: Back in Training isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Police Academy 3: Back in Training?

If you liked Police Academy 3: Back in Training, try Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, The Pink Panther Strikes Again, Psych 2: Lassie Come Home.

Who directed Police Academy 3: Back in Training?

Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) was directed by Jerry Paris and stars Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf.